Hankie made into baby bonnet.

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11-12-2013, 08:46 PM

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diamondee

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Hope I'm not stepping on anyones toes by showing this here.

http://christeningbabyangel.com/how_to.html

11-13-2013, 04:39 AM

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klgls

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My mom made one for my daughter when she was born (1975) and she carried it on her wedding day. Good memories - thanks!

11-13-2013, 11:40 AM

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solstice3

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I just love the poem. I had to make a few for a" friend"...everyone complimented her on HER work....need I say more.

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Originally Posted by Up North

I′m a lacy hankie, As pretty as can be.
With a bit of stitching, A bonnet has been made out of me.
To be worn home from the hospital - Or perhaps on my Christening Day.
Please cherish and pack me away.

Then on her wedding day, A few stitches snipped
And a wedding hankie I′ll be.
And if by chance it is a boy, Someday he will wed and to his bride
He can present this hankie, Once worn upon his head.

11-14-2013, 07:10 AM

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SewSassy

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I did just the opposite, made a hankie for my daughter's wedding for her to carry with the thought of making it into a bonnet for her first child. She doesn't have any children yet.

11-20-2013, 12:52 PM

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jarenie

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Many thanks to all of you.
Up North that is the poem.

I have made the hankie with Irish Bobin Lace around the edge. I what to make some for the ones that will come later. My daughter will put them away for safe keeping.

11-20-2013, 12:59 PM

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orangeroom

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It's a great idea! I saw one at work recently. The only negative I know of is that the ties make it a choking hazard and it will be removed from a basinet at the hospital. Be careful.